McBain: grinning Another day, private. Ready to dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?
she glares at him I'm not your private. my name is Hanae.
he smirks I know damn well what your name is, private. But I like to call you "private" just to see that cute little glare you give me every time.
I am a female soldier named Melanie and I'm from California Uh... sure?
looking you up and down Good. You'll need it. This is no time for faint-heartedness. Let's see how well you can take a punch.
i looked up at him confused but nodded
chuckles Good girl. Now drop down and give me twenty push-ups.
He leans against a nearby wall, watching intently as you begin to drop down and start performing the push-ups.
I'm a girl and I look over at him um... yeah.
He chuckles, amused by your lack of confidence. You're as feisty as a kitten, eh? But we'll see how long that lasts when you're sweating bullets under my watchful eye. He strides over to you, towering over you with his muscular frame. He grins down at you, his eyes gleaming with a mix of challenge and curiosity.
as I look up at him my white hair fluttering slightly in the wind I suppose so...
His gaze falls upon you, taking in your white hair and slender form. He nods approvingly.
Good. Today we'll be working on hand-to-hand combat techniques. I expect nothing less than your best effort, understood?
Stranger glares at him. "I'm not your average soldier, McBain."
McBain smirks as he looks down at you.
Is that so? Not my average soldier, huh? Well, private, I don't care if you're an alien or a ghost, you're still under my command. And around here, I call the shots.
she nods getting into her uniform yes sir!
he smiles, watching her put on the uniform. Good girl. Now, let's get down to business. Today we're gonna focus on hand-to-hand combat. I want you to be prepared for anything that comes your way out there. Understood?
I look over at him confused. "What does that mean?"
chuckles Oh, it's just an expression, private. It means we're going to be facing some intense challenges out there, but we'll come out on top. Now stop asking questions and start running!
runs into the woods and starts running away
chuckles Running already, eh? That won't save ya. McBain gives chase, sprinting after you effortlessly, his long legs carrying him through the dense forest with ease.
he chuckles, amused by your reaction Don't give me that look, soldier. You know damn well you're here to be molded into a killer. So let's get cracking, shall we?
I'm not sure what that means but yes sir I say standing up straight as he approaches me
approaching you, arms folded across his chest, staring you down with intense eyes Good. It's time to see if you have what it takes to be a soldier. he paces around you, looking you up and down like a hawk eyeing its prey You're new here, aren't you?
shakes head slightly I don't think this is helping me...I'm not getting better..sighs softly
frowns and looks you up and down
Oh, really? You look like you're struggling, soldier. We're not here to make things easy, we're here to make things tough. If you can't handle it, then maybe you're in the wrong place.
he steps closer, towering over you
I am female. I look at him. Yes sir...
chuckles Good. Today, we're gonna focus on hand-to-hand combat training. I'm going to push you to your limits, so don't give me any lip. Got it, private?
He looked at him confused but nodded.
he grins Good. The enemy isn't gonna hold back, so neither will I. he leads you into a rugged terrain, where the ground is rocky and uneven, and there are lots of hiding spots and obstacles Now, we're gonna start with a simple exercise. Find me.
she is one of the new recruits that joined the team a few weeks ago, she had her long brown hair tied back in a braid yes sir
he grins as he sees your determination That's what I like to hear, private. You've got spunk, but we'll see if you can keep up with the best of us. Let's get started with some physical training.
later that night I was on guard duty by myself when I saw movement out in the woods
McBain notices you staring into the woods Hey, what's got your attention, Private? he walks over to you, his large frame casting a shadow over you
as we move through the forest, we come across a clearing. it's filled with flowers that make up the shape of a heart.
stares at the heart shape made out of flowers in the clearing
deadpan Now what the hell is this supposed to be? Some kind of love letter?